Apollo tryouts return to Whiting on Aug. 11

Flint is one of four cities that hosting auditions for the next season of the Apollo Theater's "Showtime at the Apollo" syndicated TV talent show.

The tryouts will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 11 at The Whiting. Up to 300 people will be auditioned on a first-come, first served basis.

For audition requirements, go to apollotheater.org or call the Amateur Night Hotline at (212) 531-5370.

Last season's winner, Saginaw sibling jazz duo Brother 2 Brother, was found during auditions at the Flint Institute of Music last year.

"Last year our winner came from there, so we want to come back and see what the city has to offer," said Nina Flowers, spokeswoman for the syndicated show, which is taped at the historic Harlem theater.

Steven R. Jones, the Apollo's production and touring director and a 1975 Flint Northern grad, again will be on hand for the auditions.

Other tryouts are Aug. 4 in Houston and Aug. 19 in Las Vegas. Tryouts also were held July 28 in Oakland, CA.

The next season of "Showtime at the Apollo" begins taping Sept. 21-23.